Paper Poppies

So last week it was Anzac Day, and that's a very significant day for Australians and New Zealanders.

It's a day where my family and I keep to traditions. We made Anzac biscuits, had a technology ban and spent a quiet day together as a family. Later that afternoon, my kids and I decided to do some craft together. At the moment, it's all about the Rainbow Looms and the bracelets they make but I wanted to do something that identified as Australian and Anzac Day.

I adore the work of Lia Griffith. She does amazing creations with paper and she had a Poppy tutorial that I decided to follow. Using her basic instructions, I pulled out my Stampin' Up! supplies and made poppies!

I used various punches, including circle punches and the blossom flower punches and adapted Lia's instructions to suit. You can see from the petal detail, there was a bit of folding and snipping paper edges. I love the new fringe scissors, makes it easy!

I used Strawberry Slush, Old Olive and Basic Black as my colours. I didn't have any true red but love this colour!

I used my hot glue gun which made layering super easy. You could always put a pin on the back and make a gorgeous little brooch.

Check out the work of Lia Griffith. Maybe she can inspire you to make a flower or too!